brown area on marathon sod

echo5kilo – posted 09 May 2009 16:18

my lawn has been developing brown areas that seem to be spreading. Any suggestions? I water regularly on a timer, have no weeds,

Thanks,T.K.

Alex_in_FL – posted 10 May 2009 11:26

That is fairly thin information. Could be insects or fungi.How often do you water and for how long? Try 1/2″ to 3/4″ water twice a week.

Best bet is probably to go to Lowes or similar and buy a lawn fungicide and a turf insecticide that hose mounts. Spray your lawn with both. Typical residential home can be treated for under $40.

echo5kilo – posted 10 May 2009 18:34

I was watering every other day but increased to 5 days per week, 7 minutes per station.

echo5kilo – posted 09 May 2009 16:19

I neglected to mention that i live in California, Ventura County.